r/SmallBusinessCanada is a subreddit with 35k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses small business, business, canada, marketing, and small business owners, and they frequently recommend/review payment processor, accounting software, and business credit card.
News, questions, and answers about starting, owning, and growing a small business in Canada. Under new management as of 2020-11-17.
Popular Themes in r/SmallBusinessCanada
#1
Advice Requests
: "[CA] List of tax credits and business grants for Canadian business owners."
20 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "[CA] seeking for the best accounting software for bookkeepers who are tired of price hikes and clunky dashboards?"
19 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "[ON] I Got Banned From Faire For Pricing Too Low. Only in Canada."
4 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "[ON] $5m revenue in 6 years E-Commerce - looking to exit. Would love input on if this is even possible."
2 posts
#5
Self-Promotion
: "[CA] Looking to promote Canadian Small Business"
2 posts
#6
Money Talk
: "[BC] Is it worth incorporating just for child benefits?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/SmallBusinessCanada
#1
Small Business
5 posts
#2
Business
: "[BC] Looking for a marketing company that actually gives a damn — recommendations?"
4 posts
#3
Canada
4 posts
#4
Marketing
: "[BC] Looking for a Marketing company that actually gives a damn — recommendations?"
3 posts
#5
Small Business Owners
: "[QC] Calling Small Business Owners: How much of your day is actually just... email?"
3 posts
#6
Tax Filing
2 posts
#7
Corporation Tax
2 posts
#8
Shipping To Us
: "[CA] Shipping to the US these days"
2 posts
#9
Automation
2 posts
#10
Calling
: "[QC] Calling Small business owners: How much of your day is actually just... email?"
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/SmallBusinessCanada
Payment Processor
10 reviews
#1
Elavon
2.0★ from 1 review
#2
Plooto
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Wise
4.0★ from 1 review
Accounting Software
8 reviews
#1
Wave
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Xero
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
QuickBooks Online
4.0★ from 1 review
Business Credit Card
7 reviews
#1
Loop
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Scotiabank
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Vault
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/SmallBusinessCanada
#1
Accounting
: "[CA] I spent 10 years working at the CRA. Here's what actually gets a small business audited"
23 posts
#2
Banking
: "[CA] Government Program for Start-up Loans up to 500k - Criteria and Obstacles"
21 posts
#3
Discussion
: "[ON] Canada is the AI Wild West and most small business owners have no idea"
13 posts
#4
Taxation
: "[CA] Afraid of the CRA? Same. Here's what finally got me to start my side hustle anyway."
12 posts
#5
Marketing
: "[ON] Social media marketing agencies for dental practice in Toronto - smart or better to hire somebody?"
10 posts
#6
General
: "[CA] Happy Canada Day!"
10 posts
#7
Incorporation
: "[CA] Anyone else incorporate through ownr and have no clue what to do after?"
8 posts
#8
FLAIR TO BE DECIDED
: "[ON] Starting a business as an escort?"
7 posts
#9
Insurance
: "[CA] Honestly realizing that skipping business insurance in Canada is a lot riskier than I thought"
7 posts
#10
Business Registering
: "[CA] Incorporating"
7 posts
Member Growth in r/SmallBusinessCanada
Yearly
+11k members(44.8%)
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Last updated: July 22, 2026